10 Symptoms of Influenza
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #10: Rapid Onset
Influenza and the common cold are so similar to each other in regard to their symptoms that it can be difficult to tell them apart. Usually, it is not until high fevers and body aches and pains arrive that we are able to distinguish one from the other without tests.
Another way to differentiate between the two is that the flu tends to progress faster than a cold. When you get your first sniffle with a cold, it might be a few days before your symptoms are full-blown. With the flu, however, you will likely find you are quite ill not long after first feeling unwell. Not only do flu symptoms escalate faster than those of a cold, but they can also be considerably more severe.
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